A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9303639 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103435972 epoch_slot_no: 15172 block_no: 9303462 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 32184 time: 2023-09-18 01:57:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ef02b8beb8b8007fd44c0e8bb504317dc1143583ecec7b83a74bbf66a89c8e5Block Operator
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